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Boise

The Boise Poetry Slam is the thing.

About Me

I help run the Boise slam with Jeanne Huff and Bob Neal. If you like poetry, you just might like us! Check out our website at www.boisepoetry.com, subscribe to our e-mail update at [email protected] know folks sometimes think not much is going on in Boise... If we band together in the name of fun, we can change that. So many people in the arts community have been supportive of us, and really we're just launching our aspirations. If you know high school teachers, we want to know them - we're getting all ages stuff going. If you know folks who like to work with the web or video, we'd love to talk to them too. We're getting our fundraising to the happy place, ask us how to make your tax-deductible contribution!And, did I mention POETS. We workshop, we perform, we make friends, we have fun. You should create your own MySpace Layouts like me by using nUCLEArcENTURy .COM's MySpace Profile Editor !
Want to Volunteer?
Volunteer with experience in marketing needed to help us boost our visibility and branding.
Volunteers needed at monthly poetry events to take care of merchandise table.
Volunteers needed to distribute flyers to coffee shops, art galleries, literary events, and BSU.
Volunteer with experience in web design needed to update website.
Volunteer needed to send twice-monthly e-mail and myspace updates.
Volunteers needed to help call for, assemble, and promote chap-books.
Volunteers for data entry to track attendance and update contact lists.
Volunteers needed with experience in fundraising.
Board members are desired who have expertise in law, marketing, fundraising, and business; who enjoy working collaboratively and understand that great process is as important as great product.

My Interests

Poetry. Poetry Slam. Poets. Fun in Boise. Arts. Artists. Boise.

I'd like to meet:

Poets, writers, people who like poetry, people who like to have fun, DJs who can spin, storytellers, arts supporters and artists.

Television:

The 21st Century Art Show with Modern Bob, The Grambo Report

My Blog

Boise Poetry Update 2.44

Boiseans,I hope you are preparing yourselves now for the slam next Monday. Cut that hair, shine those shoes, get ya nails did, and iron your party pants, because Rachel McKibbens will be here in a wee...
Posted by Boise on Mon, 10 Dec 2007 02:05:00 PST

Boise Poetry Update 2.43

Boiseans,Do you know who is going to be here in less than two weeks? That's right, Rachel McKibbens! Are you excited? I know I am! And who better to feature at the only events of the month?Rachel McKi...
Posted by Boise on Wed, 05 Dec 2007 02:14:00 PST

Boise Poetry Update 2.42

Boiseans,Although finals are still a few months away, we are still preparingnow! I bet I know what you're asking yourself right now: How do Ibecome a Boise Slam Team Member and go to finals? Well, let...
Posted by Boise on Sun, 02 Dec 2007 08:31:00 PST

Betty’s Update

December 1, 2007   Greetings. You are receiving this 3 days early because I fly out of Boise in the morning and will be gone about ten days.  Didn't want you to miss the announcements...
Posted by Boise on Sun, 02 Dec 2007 08:01:00 PST

Betty’s Update

November 16, 2007   Greetings. At this time of thanksgiving, I wish to express my gratitude for your participation in this first year of the Idaho Writers' Update.  Due to you and others l...
Posted by Boise on Sat, 17 Nov 2007 04:25:00 PST

Boise Poetry Update 2.40

Boiseans,Attention everyone! Denise Jolly and Ryler Dustin will be here inless than a week! They are coming to Boise on the 19th just to seeall of you, so you better make sure you come to both events!...
Posted by Boise on Sat, 17 Nov 2007 04:22:00 PST

Boise Poetry Update 2.38

Boiseans,I have some sad news for all of you. The Anarchy Slam coming up on the 7th will be our last. Lucy's will no longer have night hours so we can't hold it there. They were gracious enough to sta...
Posted by Boise on Sat, 03 Nov 2007 10:19:00 PST

Betty’s Update

November 1, 2007   Greetings. Welcome to the latest update of literary activities around the great state of Idaho.       Please join us by contributin...
Posted by Boise on Sat, 03 Nov 2007 10:17:00 PST

How to qualify for finals

take a look: http://boisepoetry.com/slamfaq.htmrules
Posted by Boise on Mon, 29 Oct 2007 01:58:00 PST

Boise Poetry Update 2.37

Boiseans,We are reaching the end of October and I think it is time for you all to start planning out your schedule for November! We have a lot of great events coming up that you won't want to miss. So...
Posted by Boise on Thu, 25 Oct 2007 04:50:00 PST